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H.RES.218: Calling on the Secretary of State to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 16, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (7 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom. Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy. Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom, cease all expropriations of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 7, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| June 7, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| May 16, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 16, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.) |